Silverfish Control
Inner West

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever pulled a book off the shelf or even opened an old wooden box just to shout when these white creepy creatures dart off? Well, we’re talking about silverfish.

Silverfish has been on earth millions of years ago before dinosaurs. Meaning, bugs like them have survived 400 million years! They are small wingless insects, with fish-like look and appear to be whitish-gray in colour. They are harmless and there have been no known evidence that they cause diseases or inject poison but then they’re considered pests in homes and businesses.

Silverfish do not transmit diseases, but the pests can trigger allergies in some people and additional damage properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish devours whatever comprises polysaccharides, as an example, starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are used in publication ties. Besides that, they feed on a floor covering, apparel, espresso, dandruff, stay, hair, a few paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception in addition to these pests feed on it because of the glue. By and large, anything that has polysaccharide substance is viewed as sustenance for these insects.

These house insects are often found in dark and sheltered regions in the household. If not, they are likely undisturbed in bookshelves, cupboards, closets and secluded locations.

As previously mentioned, they may not cause massive damage, however, they are viewed as an annoyance and can deem damage to any items.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are parasitic insects and they move around so fast. Their main diet entails starch-rich matter and those that contain paste. Most people can easily identify their existence since they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

They are located hiding in dark and damp nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found in which masonry is still moist. During a famine, a silverfish may even attack leatherware and synthetic fabrics. Silverfish can live for a year or more without eating.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to two months to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages and lasts over 30 minutes. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will flourish to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 years.

Though they’re accounted for household damages, silverfish holds no holds any record in transmitting diseases. On The alternative hand, they’re food for different insects such as earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house and surrounding areas do not completely eradicate silverfish. These pests are quite difficult to get rid of that it requires assistance from pest control professionals. This is because no generic insecticides or pesticides can poison the silverfish brooding.

Here are some reasons why having a professional silverfish treatment is a good initiative:

• Reduces the risk of infestation
• Monitors other related pest problems overtime
• They can determine the extent of infestation
• A routine treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what sort of treatment should be used

If you suspect a silverfish infestation on the comfort of your home, it’s far better to ask for the help of a certified pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Inner West, we guarantee free inspection provide and we are able to comprehend the best remedy tailor-fit to your requirement or challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you employ?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Most Inner West residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are equipped to effectively deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Inner West.

We’ll offer you an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and individual treatment) from coming back to your property.